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1881 in Japan

Explore 4 historical events and records for Japan in 1881.

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Historical records for Japan in 1881

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October

29 October 1881

Jiyuto Organised

Itagaki, Taisuke · Tokyo · Party Leader · Politics / Liberal Party

Becomes leader of the new party advocating representative government.

29 October 1881

Liberal Party Founded

Itagaki, Taisuke · Tokyo · Party Leader · Politics / Liberal Party

Helps found Japan's Liberal Party, the Jiyuto.

Other events (month unknown)

1881

Liberal Party

Itagaki, Taisuke · Politics / Liberal Party

Helps found the Liberal Party, 1st political party in Japan

1881

Major General

Yamaji, Motoharu · Major General · Warfare / Military

Appointed Major General

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